Bowesfield Works NSWGR 46 Class

Built by Metropolitan Vickers, Beyer & Peacock, Bowesfield Works

Top speed

113 km/h

70 mph

Weight

112 t

246,917 lb

Length

16.44 m

53 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1956

40 units

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the Bowesfield Works NSWGR 46 Class

Explore the robust NSWGR 46 Class electric locomotive, a significant piece of Australian railway history.

Built by Metropolitan Vickers, Beyer & Peacock, these powerful machines were designed for heavy-duty operations, weighing in at 112 tonnes and measuring 16.44 meters in length.

With a top speed of 113 km/h and utilizing a 1.5 kV DC electric system, they were a vital component of the New South Wales Government Railways network.

Their Co'Co' axle arrangement ensured excellent traction and stability on the 1435 mm gauge tracks.

The production of these 40 locomotives commenced in 1956, solidifying their place in Australian rail heritage.

Today, some of these remarkable locomotives are preserved by the Sydney Electric Train Society (SETS), continuing to showcase their engineering prowess.

Bowesfield Works NSWGR 46 Class technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Metropolitan Vickers, Beyer & Peacock, Bowesfield Works · 195640 units
Top speed	113 km/h70 mph	70 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	16.44 m53 ft 11 in	53 ft 11 in
Width	2.92 m9 ft 7 in	9 ft 7 in
Weight	112 t246,917 lb	246,917 lb